Thank you to all who came to the "BeCause Craft Show" where I donated 50% of my profits to Basenji Rescue and Transport (BRAT). Basenjis are known as the African barkless dog and are intelligent, curious, and fascinating dogs. BRAT is a non-profit dog rescue organization made up of a truly wonderful + caring group of volunteers. BRAT recently acquired 30+ basenjis from a puppy mill that was going out of business. Most of these dogs are in very bad shape and in desperate need of medical care. :( Many of the females are pregnant and the number of basenji's needing vet care and homes will soon rise to 40-50. These dogs have never felt the caring touch of a human and are timid, skinny, little bundles of fur. It will take 4-6 months to rehabilitate these dogs and to prepare them for their forever home (all are in caring foster homes with BRAT volunteers).
My dog Happy came from BRAT and she even made it to the fundraiser to help teach people about basenjis and to model my line of canine couture. Happy was a retired breeding dog and had bounced around between 4-5 homes before she came to live with me. When I got her she was lonely, terrified, and afraid to trust anyone. She is now 16 tears old and over the years she has blossomed into a truly wonderful dog! She is my loyal companion and I love her so much that I named my art/design business after her.
With your help I was able to raise almost $65 dollars. My parents have agreed to match whatever money I was able to raise making it a total of $130. In total, that will cover the cost of 1-2 vet examinations for homeless Basenji dogs. YIPPEE!!!
